The government has announced that it will consider whether to lift the mandatory outdoor mask from next week.



Sohn Young-rae, head of the social strategy division at the Central Accident Resolving Headquarters, said today (18th) regarding the lifting of the mandatory outdoor mask wearing, "The discussion on whether to adjust it will start next week." We will evaluate it comprehensively and make a decision,” he said.



Mandatory wearing of a mask is considered a representative means of preventing COVID-19.



The government plans to maintain the indoor mask duty for a considerable period of time, but in the case of outdoor masks, we have decided to review whether to lift the social distancing measures again after observing the situation for two weeks.



Currently, if you cannot keep a 2m distance from other people in the ▲ indoors ▲ outdoors ▲ you must wear a mask when there is a large gathering, such as a rally, performance, or event.



Even now, as a guideline, it is possible to take off the mask outdoors as long as an appropriate distance is maintained, but wearing a mask is a common situation.



There are also concerns that if the duty to wear an outdoor mask is lifted, tension will drop and indoor mask wearing may not be properly observed.



Meanwhile, on the 25th of this month, the government is planning to downgrade the infectious disease class of COVID-19 from 1st to 2nd, and to lift the duty to isolate confirmed cases on the 23rd of next month.



Regarding the adjustment of support for COVID-19 treatment and vaccination costs due to the downgrade of the infectious disease class, Director Sohn said, "It has not been decided yet. said.